Some of our favorite people who we do not see enough of, are Tahlie and Steve Scammell, plus the Fox clan. We don't see them because we live 7 hour apart, them in the lovely resort down of Coeur d'Alene, ID, and us down here in Portland. We try to drive up to see them, or they come down here, a few times a year. With four children between us, the trip has become, well...quite a trip! So this time, we decided to meet in Seattle, Washington, a good half way point for both of us. Steve used his skills to hunt down a great place to stay in Bellevue. We had adjoining rooms, so we put all four children to bed in one room, while all the adults stayed up late into the night catching up.
Uncle Steve and Auntie Tahlie
They are so much fun!
Their lovely daughter Eden
Eden LOVED baby Judah. She is such a sweet little mama!
Their son, Evan.
Evan and Hiro had so much fun together! They played pirates and cars together, kept each other entertained for hours!
Strolling through Pike's Market
Eden and Hiro eating pastries from a fabulous french bakery
The Scammell Family
The Iwata Family
Steve lived in Seattle, so he knows all the great spots.
We got some great pictures from this view point!
We were joined by Gary and Amanda Fox on Saturday. It was great to see them! I call them PapaFox and MamaAmanda, so I think the kids mights adopt those names as well. This couple were formative part of who I am and what I want to become. I am so delighted that my children know them!
Gary helping Hiro and his grandson, Evan, get a drink of water.
Gary is a pastor, citizen of the world, and a great artist.
The guys
Evan, Steve, Gary, Nat, and Hiro
Flying Hiro!
The whole crew
Tahlie, Amanda, Eden, Judah, Nat, Erin, Hiro, Steve, Evan, Gary
It was a wonderful relaxing family weekend
